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Mike2023
01-25-2009, 06:52 PM
ok guys, I have a canon Rebel XSI.

I need a lens to go with the 18-55 Kit that I got with the cam.

So I want something with a zoom at a decent price.

Opinions?

Thanks
boBQuincy
01-25-2009, 07:36 PM
Canon's 55-250 is a good match for the 18-55.
AKVTiger
01-25-2009, 08:29 PM
Depends on your price range. I would recommend the Canon 70-200 f4/L for about $400-$500. This is an awesome lens for the price.
Jazzylolo
02-04-2009, 10:53 PM
I always recommend people by a 50mm or 85mm prime. The most expensive of these are f/1.2, but you can get a f/1.4 or f/1.8 very very cheap. I personally have a 50mm f/1.4 and use it 95% of the time. ;)
JeffPoth
02-05-2009, 12:21 AM
You could forego the kit lens and pick up the 18-200mm. It is a little heavy but for general use you don't need to take it off the camera. Save for shooting at night as it is a little slow but you can always pick up the nifty fifty for under a hundred.
bob100
02-05-2009, 07:24 AM
ok guys, I have a canon Rebel XSI.

I need a lens to go with the 18-55 Kit that I got with the cam.

So I want something with a zoom at a decent price.

Opinions?

Thanks

55-250IS - absolutely the best bang for the buck
photography-on-the.net/forum
KarenAylwood
02-05-2009, 09:02 AM
You could forego the kit lens and pick up the 18-200mm. It is a little heavy but for general use you don't need to take it off the camera. Save for shooting at night as it is a little slow but you can always pick up the nifty fifty for under a hundred.

I have the 18-200mm and absolutely love it! It's replaced my 18-55mm. I was thinking of getting the 75-300mm but borrowed a friends and just didn't like it all that much. I like my wide angles too much :)
DVC Jen
02-05-2009, 09:23 AM
Depends on your price range. I would recommend the Canon 70-200 f4/L for about $400-$500. This is an awesome lens for the price.

where are you finding that lens for that price?
DizzyV6P
02-18-2009, 01:54 PM
You can buy the Canon 70-200 F/4L "used" on the Canon forums (e.g. www.photography-on-the.net/forum) for about $500 from all the folks upgrading to the IS models ;) Many have had it for less than a year before deciding to upgrade! LOL.
michellem1118
02-19-2009, 06:53 PM
55-250IS - absolutely the best bang for the buck
photography-on-the.net/forum

I'll second Bob on this - I bought this lens with my XSi & the 18-55mm kit lens. I'll also second those who have said to get a 50mm prime - I picked up the 50 f1.8 from a local shop last weekend for ~$110 (you can get it online for $90 or so) and I absolutely love the indoor results I've been getting with it...